Nursing Student Success and Retention Specialist (Temp PT)

Temporary part-time position based at South Campus. Fully in-person; hours align with class schedules and department needs within standard college hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm).

About the Role

The Nursing Student Success & Retention Specialist supports student success, progression, retention, and NCLEX readiness within the Nursing Program. This role provides proactive academic support through early identification of at-risk students, individualized remediation planning, coaching, mentoring, data analysis, and collaboration with faculty. The Specialist serves as a key resource in developing, implementing, and evaluating retention initiatives while using assessment and performance data to improve student outcomes and program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with documented active pursuit of a master’s degree in nursing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Experience in nursing education, academic support, student success, remediation, or retention initiatives preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or multistate licensure privilege.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATI Proctor Certification and ATI Champion designation.
• Proficiency with educational technology platforms and student success software.

Responsibilities

Student Support and Remediation

• Identify academically at-risk students through review of course performance, assessment data, standardized testing results, and faculty referrals.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and document individualized remediation and student success plans.
• Provide academic coaching, study skill development, test-taking strategies, and success planning.

Data Tracking, Assessment, and Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and interpret assessment and retention data as outlined in the Systematic Evaluation Plan and program action plans.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify student performance trends, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.

Faculty Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with faculty regarding student progression concerns, remediation plans, and intervention strategies.
• Provide guidance and support related to academic resource products, reports, assessment tools, and remediation resources.

Student Orientation and Success Programming

• Provide orientation regarding academic support products, learning management systems, assessments, remediation expectations, and available academic support resources.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and support sessions focused on study skills, technology utilization, academic success, and NCLEX readiness.

Compliance and Accommodations

• Collaborate with faculty and Disability Resource Services to implement approved testing accommodations.
• Ensure assessment and remediation practices comply with institutional policies, current best practices, accreditation expectations, and program standards.

Supplemental Functions

• Serve on nursing program committees as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities related to student success, retention, assessment, and nursing education.
• Assist with special projects, accreditation activities, and program evaluation initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Student-Centered Service
• Communication and Relationship Building
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Data-Informed Decision Making
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Problem Solving
• Organization and Time Management
• Initiative and Accountability
• Adaptability and Continuous Improvement
• Access, Connection, and Engagement

Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an office, classroom, laboratory, and virtual environment.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, computer use, and communication with students and faculty.
• Occasional travel between campuses may be required.
• Must be able to conduct individual and group meetings in person and through virtual platforms.
• Ability to move throughout campus facilities and access instructional environments.

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College.